CDL A Regional Dry Van Drivers in Cumberland, RI

Pet Food Experts · Cumberland

FULL TIME

Job Description

Pet Food Experts is hiring CDL A Regional Dry Van Drivers in Cumberland, RI. Drivers will be delivering pet food & supplies to independent retailers. Pet Food Experts is the #1 pet specialty distributor in the U.S., proudly serving over 10,000 pet retailers. Headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, nationally, our distribution facilities span across eight regions in 45 states.We know our drivers are the heartbeat of our business. That's why we make sure you're well-paid, respected, and home when it matters. We offer competitive hourly pay, consistent year-round work, strong benefits, and schedules designed to keep drivers home when it matters.Compensation

Guaranteed minimum weekly pay: $1,700

Pay based on miles and stops

Additional pay:

Overnight pay: $100

Per diem pay

Bonuses:

$5,000 Sign-on bonus

$4,000 Driver referral bonus

Safe-driving bonus of up to $3,200 per year

Paid via direct deposit weeklyBenefits & Perks

Great company benefits starting 1st of the month following hire date:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid & supplemental life insurance

Short term & long term disability insurance

401K with company match

6 Paid company holidays including 1 floating holiday

Paid time off: Start accruing time on your first day, earn 16 days annually

Available for use after 90 days of employment

Paid training and paid orientation

Tuition reimbursement

Safety footwear reimbursement

Employee discounts on pet food & suppliesHome Time, Route, & Schedule

Home time: Home every weekend & home some nights during the week

Schedule: Monday - Friday

1 overnight route per week where driver will be staying in an approved, paid hotel room

Shift: Start times vary by route, generally between 2:00 - 8:00 am

Route: Delivery area includes Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine

Day routes average 6-12 stops, overnight routes average 15-22 stops

Route mileage varies from approximately 150 to nearly 900 miles

Level of Touch: Drivers will be unloading pet food & supplies using a lift gate & electric pallet jack or hand jackEquipment

Freightliner & International day cabs & straight trucks

All trucks have lift gate

Automatic & manual transmission

ELD equipped using Omnitracs system

Outward & inward facing camerasQualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have CDL A license

Must have a minimum of 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience

Lift gate experience is a plus!

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and get in/out of truck repeatedly

No DUI/DWIs or drug/alcohol violations in last 5 years

Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations

Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen & background check

Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 40 miles of Cumberland, RI or be willing to relocate for this position Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Company	Pet Food Experts
Location	Cumberland
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	29

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CDL A Regional Dry Van Drivers in Cumberland, RI

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